GRPE/2014/1 | Annotated provisional agenda for the 68th GRPE session

GRPE/2014/1/Add.1 | Addendum to the provisional agenda for the 68th GRPE session

GRPE/2014/1/Add.2 | Addendum 2 to the provisional agenda for the 68th GRPE session

GRPE-68-05 | Working Party on Pollution and Energy (GRPE): General information Administrative information concerning the GRPE session.

GRPE-68-02 | Updated agenda for the 68th GRPE session

GRPE-68-01/Rev.2 | Informal meetings in conjunction with the GRPE session proper: room reservations and schedule Informal group meeting schedule for the January 2014 GRPE session.

GRPE-68-06 | Report to GRPE on the last sessions of WP.29 Report on items of relevance to GRPE (vehicle pollution and propulsion) from the June 2013 (160th WP.29) and November 2013 (161st WP.29) World Forum sessions.

WP.29/1104 | Report of the World Forum on its 160th session

WP.29/1104/Add.1 | Addendum 1 to the report of the World Forum on its 160th session Annex IV to the meeting report presenting the WP.29 secretariat self-evaluation, including a review of its activities and statistics on the evolution of the WP.29 administrative burden during 2002-2012.

WP.29/1106 | Report of the World Forum/WP.29 on its 161st session

WP.29/2014/27 | Proposal for a new global technical regulation on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) Text of the proposed new GTR on light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption as approved at the November special session of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy and submitted to the Forum for consideration and adoption at its March 2014 session.

WP.29/2014/28 | Final report on the development of a new global technical regulation on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) Report to accompany the proposal for the new GTR on light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption detailing its development.

WP.29/2014/30 | Proposal for the development of amendments to GTR No. [15] on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) Proposal for a further "phase 1b" in the development of the GTR on light vehicle emissions. In order to meet Contracting Party objectives, the draft GTR has been submitted for adoption by the Forum in March 2014. Although the current draft offers a complete test cycle, the WLTP experts want to improve the regulation by further addressing a number of technical elements that were set aside due to time and resource constraints.

WP.29/2013/127 | Request for authorization to develop amendments to GTR No. 2 and new regulations on environmental and propulsion performance requirements for light vehicles The main objective of this proposal is to establish an amendment to global technical regulation No. 2 on the Worldwide harmonized Motorcycle emissions Certification-test procedure (WMTC) to insert Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements (EPPR), currently only applicable for two-wheeled motorcycles. Should an amendment to GTR No. 2 be deemed inappropriate, alternatives including development of a new GTR will be considered. The objectives also include development of requirements and/or test procedures to create synergies and uniform provisions with related 1958 Agreement UN Regulations, exchange information on current and future regulatory EPPR, e.g. for "category 3 vehicles" or "L-category vehicles", minimize differences between these regulatory EPPR, with the view to facilitate the development of light vehicles complying with such internationally harmonized requirements, and to assess coherence with other regulatory requirements and groups activities, such as those on Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) and on Electric Vehicles and the Environment (EVE).

WP.29-160-19/Rev.1 | Emissions of Air Pollutants in Transport: An Overview UNECE report in response to World Health Organization concerns over vehicle emissions, in particular diesel particulates.

GRPE-68-17/Rev.1 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Further updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE-68-22 | EVE informal working group report to the GRPE 68th session Progress report on activities concerning environmental issues related to electric vehicles.

GRPE-68-17/Rev.2 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Pursuant to GRPE 68th session discussions, further updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE-68-03 | Development of a Worldwide harmonized Light duty driving Test Cycle (WLTC) Report of the expert group (WLTP-DHC informal group) on their development of the driving test cycle for the Global Technical Regulation on light-duty vehicle emissions and fuel consumption (World Harmonized Light-duty vehicle Test Procedures).

GRPE-68-04 | Development of a Worldwide harmonised Light duty driving Test Procedure: Draft technical report Draft technical report prepared by the expert subgroup on the development of the WLTP driving test procedure intended to accompany the draft global technical regulation on light-duty vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. The document explains the development of a test procedure intended to represent typical driving characteristics around the world.

GRPE-68-15 | Status report of the WLTP Informal Group Report covering the reactivation of the WLTP (light vehicle emissions GTR) informal working group and its work on "Phase 1b" aimed at refining the original GTR currently pending adoption before the World Forum.

WP.29/2014/27 | Proposal for a new global technical regulation on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) Text of the proposed new GTR on light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption as approved at the November special session of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy and submitted to the Forum for consideration and adoption at its March 2014 session.

WP.29/2014/28 | Final report on the development of a new global technical regulation on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) Report to accompany the proposal for the new GTR on light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption detailing its development.

WP.29/2014/30 | Proposal for the development of amendments to GTR No. [15] on the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP) Proposal for a further "phase 1b" in the development of the GTR on light vehicle emissions. In order to meet Contracting Party objectives, the draft GTR has been submitted for adoption by the Forum in March 2014. Although the current draft offers a complete test cycle, the WLTP experts want to improve the regulation by further addressing a number of technical elements that were set aside due to time and resource constraints.

WP.29-161-14 | Request to extend the mandate of the WLTP informal group through 2015 Request to continue development, through a second phase following adoption of the current draft GTR, of the light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption test cycle in order to improve certain technical aspects in the current cycle.

GRPE-67-06 | Request to extend the mandate of the WLTP informal group through 2015 Request to continue development, through a second phase following adoption of the current draft GTR, of the light vehicle emissions and fuel consumption test cycle in order to improve certain technical aspects in the current cycle.

GRPE/2014/5 | Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 101 Text prepared by the European Commission to align the requirements of UN Regulation No. 101 with the latest changes in the regulatory framework of the European Union in relation to the specifications of new reference fuels E10 and B7.

GRPE/2014/2 | Proposal for the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 Text prepared by the European Commission to align the requirements of Regulation No. 83 with those of European Union Regulation (EC) Nos. 715/2007, 692/2008, 566/2011, 459/2012 and 630/2012. It updates the text of document GRPE/2013/11, including additional definitions on: vehicle power, engine and vehicle characteristics, information concerning the conduct of tests (namely for power and torque), the specifications of new reference fuels (E10 and B7), the type approval communication of test results for bi fuel vehicles, and clarifications on OBD threshold limits.

GRPE/2014/3 | Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 Text prepared by OICA to align the regulation with the full requirements for vehicles that meet "special social needs" under the regulatory framework of the European Union.

GRPE/2014/9 | Proposal for supplement 1 to the 07 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 Proposal for a series of amendments to update the on-board diagnostics (OBD) requirements in line with technological progress, including changes in ISO standards.

GRPE/2014/8 | Proposal for draft amendments to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 Proposal for a series of amendments to update the on-board diagnostics (OBD) requirements in line with technological progress, including changes in ISO standards.

GRPE/2014/7 | Proposal for draft amendments to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 When the scope of Euro VI legislation in the EU was extended downwards to 2,380 kg, the vehicles which are so approved were not exempted from light duty approvals. As the measurement of CO2 emissions and fuel/energy consumption is covered by UN Regulation No. 101, this proposal would add an exemption clause in UN Regulation No. 83 to take into account this overlap with light-duty vehicle requirements.

GRPE-68-08 | Proposal for Corrigendum to Revision 4, 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83 Corrigendum to the text prepared by the European Commission to align the requirements of Regulation No. 83 with those of European Union Regulation (EC) Nos. 715/2007, 692/2008, 566/2011, 459/2012 and 630/2012.

GRPE-68-18 | Request for guidance concerning future development of UN Regulation No. 103 Request for guidance from Germany on the possible further development of the regulation on replacement catalytic converters pursuant to the findings of a German study. The request particularly asks whether the regulation should require improved durability and emissions performance and whether a working group should be established to develop specific proposals. The document includes the findings on the emission performance of approved pollution control devices under the current UN R103.

GRPE-68-07/Rev.1 | Comments to the draft 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83 Proposal for clarifications to the European Commission proposal (document GRPE/2104/2) to align the requirements of Regulation No. 83 with those of European Union Regulation (EC) Nos. 715/2007, 692/2008, 566/2011, 459/2012 and 630/2012.

GRPE/2014/3 | Proposal for Supplement 4 to the 06 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 83 Text prepared by OICA to align the regulation with the full requirements for vehicles that meet "special social needs" under the regulatory framework of the European Union.

GRPE-68-07/Rev.1 | Comments to the draft 07 series of amendments to Regulation No. 83 Proposal for clarifications to the European Commission proposal (document GRPE/2104/2) to align the requirements of Regulation No. 83 with those of European Union Regulation (EC) Nos. 715/2007, 692/2008, 566/2011, 459/2012 and 630/2012.

GRPE-68-12 | Proposal for draft Amendment 3 to Global Technical Regulation No. 4 Amendment proposal to add test procedures for heavy-duty hybrid vehicles to the global technical regulation on eavy-duty road vehicle emissions (WHDC).

GRPE-68-14 | Report of the HDH informal working group to the GRPE Report of the working group developing emissions and fuel economy test procedures for heavy-duty hybrid vehicles to the 68th session of the Working Party on Pollution and Energy.

WP.29-162-08 | Extension of the scope of the mandate to the GRPE Informal Group on Heavy-Duty Hybrids for the alignment between gtr nº 4 and gtr nº 11 Proposal to extend the mandate of the informal working group on heavy-duty hybrids to allow for the adaptation of the hybrid provisions developed for GTR No. 4 (WHDC heavy-duty emissions test cycle) to GTR No. 11 (Non-road vehicle emissions).

WP.29/AC.3/29 | Proposal for the development of either amendments to gtr No. 4 adding a new emission test procedure for heavy-duty hybrid vehicles (HD-HV’S) or a new gtr

GRPE/2014/4 | Proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices Proposal prepared by the REC expert group for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation on uniform provisions concerning the approval of Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy-duty vehicles. The text includes a revision in the definitions of the REC devices, stricter limit values (reduction levels) for REC systems and transitional provisions for the sale of REC systems that meet the requirements of the REC Regulation in its original form. To assure coherence with the change in the definitions, the text also includes a revision of the test sequence for particulate reduction and the equivalence matrix for the Regulation No. 49 Standard series.

GRPE-68-17 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE-68-17/Rev.1 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Further updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE-68-17/Rev.2 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Pursuant to GRPE 68th session discussions, further updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE-68-17/Rev.2 | Updated proposal for the 01 series of amendments to the UN Regulation concerning Retrofit Emission Control devices for heavy duty vehicles Pursuant to GRPE 68th session discussions, further updated proposal for the second phase amendments to the retrofit emission control devices regulation from the REC informal working group.

GRPE/2014/6 | Proposal for supplement 7 to the 05 series of amendments to Regulation No. 49 As the Euro VI standards for heavy duty vehicles become mandatory throughout the European Union, manufacturers may adapt their certification processes to take account of the extended scope of Euro VI compared to Euro V. In order to prevent inconsistencies that could affect the ability to offer all vehicles for export, it is proposed to carry back this scope amendment retrospectively to the 05 series of amendments. Since Euro VI will be fully implemented in the EU from 31 December 2013, this amendment has no effect on EU Approvals or equivalences.

GRPE-68-09 | Proposal to amend the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 96 Proposal to enable continued type approval of engines meeting earlier versions of UN R96 provided that the engines in question are intended for markets applying such levels earlier of regulatory stringency.

GRPE-68-10 | On dispersion of solid particles into the atmosphere of cities from tire and road surface wear Summary of results from research by the Russian Federation into non-exhaust particle emissions from motor vehicles.

GRPE-68-20 | Particle Emissions from Tyre and Brake Wear: On-going literature review, summary and open questions Review by the Particle Measurement Program expert group of research on airborne particles from non-exhaust sources, especially particulates from brake friction materials and tires. The PMP group is evaluating whether such non-exhaust particulates represent an appropriate and feasible concern for further consideration as a possible regulatory issue.

GRPE-68-21 | Sub-23 nm Particles Key Messages Review of main issues concerning the measurement of sub-23 nm particles in vehicle exhaust, including work on NRMM vehicles.

WP.29-160-39 | Real release of particulates by transport vehicles Background paper in support of the Russian proposal to consider further sources of harmful emissions, especially particulates, such as from tires and brake pads.

GRPE-65-20 | Particulate Matter Emissions from Tires Discussion paper outlining concerns over particulates originating from tire erosion and suggesting a need for global regulatory provisions to limit such environmental risks.

WP.29-161-22 | On the environmental safety of automobile vehicles Discussion paper on non-tailpipe vehicle emissions, especially related to air quality and suspended particulates along roadways. This subject includes particulates from tire and brake wear.

GRPE-68-20 | Particle Emissions from Tyre and Brake Wear: On-going literature review, summary and open questions Review by the Particle Measurement Program expert group of research on airborne particles from non-exhaust sources, especially particulates from brake friction materials and tires. The PMP group is evaluating whether such non-exhaust particulates represent an appropriate and feasible concern for further consideration as a possible regulatory issue.

GRPE-68-10 | On dispersion of solid particles into the atmosphere of cities from tire and road surface wear Summary of results from research by the Russian Federation into non-exhaust particle emissions from motor vehicles.

GRPE-68-23 | Report of the Informal Group on Gaseous-Fueled Vehicles to the GRPE Status report on the group's current activities, including work on a new regulation covering heavy-duty dual-fuel retrofit systems.

GRPE-68-24 | Report from IWG on Environmental and Propulsion Performance Requirements for Light vehicles Status report on the group's activities to develop amendments to GTR No. 2 on motorcycle emissions and new global technical regulations concerning L-category vehicle propulsion systems. The group's priority interests include targets include evaporative emissions and on-board diagnostics testing, followed by tests for tailpipe emissions after cold start. Other interests include tailpipe emissions test at (increased) idle / free acceleration; emission test of crankcase gases; durability testing of pollution control devices; and measurement of CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, electric energy consumption and electric range determination; procedures to measure power and torque for propulsion technologies fitted on L-category vehicles; and uniform measurement of maximum design vehicle speed and/or power for restricted L-category vehicles.

GRPE-68-13 | EV Regulatory Reference Guide [Draft 3] Draft of the Electric Vehicle Regulatory Reference Guide concerning worldwide environmental regulations submitted to the GRPE by the EVE informal working group chair.

GRPE-68-22 | EVE informal working group report to the GRPE 68th session Progress report on activities concerning environmental issues related to electric vehicles.

GRPE-68-15 | Status report of the WLTP Informal Group Report covering the reactivation of the WLTP (light vehicle emissions GTR) informal working group and its work on "Phase 1b" aimed at refining the original GTR currently pending adoption before the World Forum.

GRPE-68-22 | EVE informal working group report to the GRPE 68th session Progress report on activities concerning environmental issues related to electric vehicles.

GRPE-68-19 | Status report after the 3rd VPSD meeting Report to the GRPE on the project to standardize WP.29 terms used in reference to vehicle propulsion systems.

GRPE-68-16 | Recommendation concerning Guidelines for Market Fuel Quality Recommendations by AECC, CLEPA, EUROMOT, and OICA for minimum quality attributes of market fuels (i.e. gasoline and diesel) to be introduced "in parallel, and at the same time, to complement the level of motor vehicle and non-road mobile machinery pollutant emission standards that a country or region may be considering to introduce".

GRPE-68-16/Rev.1 | Recommendations concerning Guidelines for Market Fuel Quality (revised) Revised recommendations by AECC, CLEPA, EUROMOT, and OICA, pursuant to discussions during the GRPE-68 session, for minimum quality attributes of market fuels (i.e. gasoline and diesel) to be introduced “in parallel, and at the same time, to complement the level of motor vehicle and non-road mobile machinery pollutant emission standards that a country or region may be considering to introduce”.

WP.29/2013/125 | Proposal for a new Regulation on recyclability of motor vehicles Amended text pursuant to decisions of the 160th (June 2013) World Forum session.

GRPE-68-11 | lnformation of Korea Cases on Vehicle Indoor Air Quality Background information gathered in Korea to support the proposal for a new regulation to protect vehicle users with regard to harmful airborne chemical compounds originating from the materials used in vehicle interiors.